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FG09 OWY

2009 Volkswagen Eos

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,560 mi
Last recorded54,560 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Eos63,653 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 OWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 54,560 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2025 54,558 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Dec 2024 48,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + Has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 41,942 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 37,810 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 37,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 31,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 27,022 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 27,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 18,692 miles

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 18,150 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 17,630 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 17,143 miles

both rear tyre's are perishing on the edge's

offside front tyre is perishing between the tread

Pass 1 Apr 2015 16,689 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 15,922 miles

both rear tyre's are cracking on the outer edges

Pass 26 Mar 2013 15,143 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 15,143 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 14,347 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 14,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 13,993 miles

Front number plate slightly insecure.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 13,993 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front number plate slightly insecure.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Eos?

Based on 319,116 MOT tests across 19,850 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
5,488
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
19,850
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,609
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,826
coil spring broken 2,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,270
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,259
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FG09 OWY is a 2009 Volkswagen Eos in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Eos models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 63,653 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Eos fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,609 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG09 OWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Eos typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Volkswagen Eos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG09 OWY registered?

FG09 OWY is a 2009 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 21 April 2009.

Is FG09 OWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG09 OWY shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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